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Recent Examples of ponytail
For Tracee Ellis Ross, a red lip—matching her nails, of course—and extra-extra-long ponytail did the trick.
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Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi are just as often seen plugging their ponytail into an animal, or even into the roots of trees, to share their consciousness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
To address this, Friese suggests ponytails, twists, and braids to keep your hair off your neck.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2025
Gomez kept her nails short and styled the mani with a high ponytail, winged liner, and glowy skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi are just as often seen plugging their ponytail into an animal, or even into the roots of trees, to share their consciousness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
To address this, Friese suggests ponytails, twists, and braids to keep your hair off your neck.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2025
Gomez kept her nails short and styled the mani with a high ponytail, winged liner, and glowy skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponytail
Noun
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Julianne Hough's crop is adorned with French braid-like details along the hairline that help add volume and interest.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the end, her disobedience—forged in tandem with and in opposition to her tribe—felt unmoored without a fellow-Mitford’s pigtail to pull.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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One of them, Ani, appears on your screen as an anime girl with blond pigtails and a revealing black dress.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Your next queue through the airport security line may be easier and faster.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Digital advance booking has eased the process, allowing travelers to bypass terminal queues at Cebu’s busy Pier 1.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead of the cropped athleisure and workout ‘fits that have become Jenner’s calling card, the star showed that the capris can be the chicest night-out staple while pairing it with a flirty bob and a crop top.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mirren’s silvery hair was styled in a blunt bob with wisps of fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponytail. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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